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"Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable."

The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.

With 5 billion fans and counting, football is more than a game — it’s pop culture, a creative movement. Independent projects are bridging the sport with creativity like never before, and Cultura FC arrives in America’s finest city to introduce us to the design side of football. Cultura FC will host globally known football artists, creatives, movers and shakers to provide insightful talks, activations, exhibitions, pop-ups, workshops, gatherings, & more. Find all the information at www.culturafc.com Day 1: Sep. 25 : Welcome Party @ The Soap Factory (Free Admission) Street soccer tournament, live art walls, Lowrider show, Chicano art installation, photography exhibition, DJs, local gastronomy, and the creative community of San Diego will be part of a Welcome Party to the Cultura FC event. — Day 2 : Sep. 26 : Cultura Football Conference @ The Soap Factory (For Ticket-Holders Only) From projects that merge fashion with football, to design leaders of world-renowned brands, to creatives reshaping global identities, the Cultura Football Conference has been created to inspire football lovers and creative minds, on and off the pitch. The night will end with more networking opportunities between attendees and with the speakers. Student - $103.22 Professional - $241.94 — Day 3 : Sep. 27 : Football Café @ Imperial Co-Lab (Free Admission) Music, art installations, and a surprise pop-up experience by one of our international guests will be part of a farewell experience by Cultura FC to the local creative community of San Diego. Cultura FC on Instagram

From overlooked side effects to misleading claims online, a variety of forces are fueling skepticism around the drugs, which decades of research has shown to be safe and effective.

Hundreds of veterans are volunteering to attend immigration hearings with Afghan asylum-seekers. Then, we hear contributing New York Times opinion writer Jean Guerrero’s analysis on the impact of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Plus, Southwestern College is honoring the disabled community by flying the Disability Pride Flag.

In today's episode, we follow Laura Pabon, a staff member at one of Tijuana's busiest shelters, Casa del Migrante. Laura shares her journey to Tijuana and discusses the turning points that made her want to help migrants find a new home.

AI World Conference focuses on AI Readiness & Governance to help organizations implement the guardrails needed for successful AI initiatives. Leading experts from major law firms such as Dentons. DLA Piper, BakerHostetler, and ReedSmith will present sessions, as well as top managers from companies including Sutter Health, Cardinal Health, DoorDash, Lowe's and others will present. Three networking receptions are included.

Yiddish with Der Forverts: Intermediate Reading & Translation Course Join us for a 6-week online course designed for intermediate Yiddish students. In a supportive, pressure-free environment, you'll read and translate selected articles from Der Forverts. Led fully in Yiddish by Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva, this course helps expand your vocabulary and cultural fluency while deepening your connection to Yiddish-speaking communities. Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 21-November 25, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. PT Location: Zoom Early bird: $150 for 6 sessions (if paid before October 14) Student pricing available Instructor: Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva Register here: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-with-forverts-class/ Special thanks to Der Forverts and Rukhl Schaechter for their support. Yiddishland California on Facebook

In the 1970s and 1980s, KPBS turned fundraising into a weeklong TV event — auctioning items ranging from custom cars to doctor visits, with celebrities on stage and kids running bids. Decades later, those auctions remain central to one family's most powerful memories, and the excitement and community of live bidding is finding new life on today's digital marketplaces.

NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.